Police found Brophy dead inside a classroom of the facility, 1701 S.W. Jefferson Street, in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 2. Attendees at his vigil several days later said he was working late.

Nancy Brophy attended the vigil, surrounded by family members, and spoke only briefly.

"He loved teaching, he loved mushrooms and he loved family," she said. "Not only was life a science experiment, but sometimes it was an adventure."

Nancy Brophy was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and later studied economics at the University of Houston, according to her Facebook page. She also described her relationship with Daniel Brophy on her website, writing in part: "Like all marriages, we've had our ups and downs."